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YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN PREVENTION
Youth Leadership in Prevention (YLP) programs in schools empower students (grades 6-12) to create peer-to-peer supports, prevention messaging, and programming that decreases drug and alcohol use while promoting mental wellness. These programs are student-led but adult-supported. The YLP students are empowered to identify problems and supports that fit the culture of their school community, though each program must include a drug and alcohol prevention component.
IMPACT STATEMENT
The program's goal is to train student leaders on the importance of prevention in schools and empower those leaders to facilitate peer-to-peer conversations that reach the larger student population. As a partof their YLP program, advisers assist students as they learn the science and importance of prevention, the data related to substance use and mental health issues in Montgomery County, and proventechniques to mitigate substance use and mental health disorders.Students also review and understand various mental health and substance use disorders, learn strategies to implement prevention programs and messaging, and understand best practices in peer-to-peer communication.
Youth Leadership in Prevention Applications
The Montgomery County Prevention Coalition is accepting applications for funding for Youth Leadership in Prevention programs in middle and high schools, as well as community organizations for 2027-2028. Eligible organizations for funding include public, charter, and parochial middle and high schools, or community organizations, located within Montgomery County, Ohio. A Power Point from this year's coffee chat can be viewed here.
To apply complete the Application Form
All applications are due by: October 16, 2026
Answers to questions about the application can be found in the Request for Funding document below. Documents required for the application can be found below.
Congratulations to the 2026-27 YLP Schools!
NCCJ
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North Dayton School of Discovery and Emerson Academy
Tower Heights Middle School
Gem City Career Prep
West Carrollton High School
Northmont Schools
New Lebanon Local Schools
Dayton Regional STEM School
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Take a look at some of the work we're doing!
For any questions please reach out to MCPC Manager: Megs Francis at mfrancis@mcadamhs.org.
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